Jacksonville, Duval County

WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

10206 RIVERCOAST DR, Jacksonville, FL 32246

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 High Priority
Apr 23, 2026
City
Jacksonville
County
Duval
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
28

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 23, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-13-4

Detail 24533436

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 large bus tub of white rice and 1 large pan of cooked carrots from prep table in kitchen area under Time to be discarded at 3pm was place back in walk in cooler around 230pm by employee. Went back in walk in cooler with both managers on duty at 3:05pm and both food items still there not discarded. Observed 1 pan of raw dynamite sushi roll and 1 pan of cooked fried shrimp at sushi bar sitting on counter that was place on Time during inspection was wrapped up and still left sitting out after 3 pm time marked. Reviewed with manager. Observed 3 food carts with 1 pan of raw shell eggs f other cart with 2 pans of cooked carrots also sitting out and not discarded at 3 pm time frame. Manager had employee to discard all items identified. Restaurant closes at 2:30pm and re opens for dinner after 5pm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-23: Observed 1 large cooked carrots stored in walk in cooler from overnight which is on Time not discarded. Observed 3 pans of raw shell eggs stored in walk in cooler from cart that is on Time not discarded. Stop sale issued Admin Complaint

03F-04-5

Detail 24533435

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed 1 large bus tub of white rice and 1 large pan of cooked carrots from prep table in kitchen area under Time to be discarded at 3pm was place back in walk in cooler around 230pm by employee. Went back in walk in cooler with both managers on duty at 3:05pm and both food items still there not discarded. Observed 1 pan of raw dynamite sushi roll and 1 pan of cooked fried shrimp at sushi bar sitting on counter that was place on Time during inspection was wrapped up and still left sitting out after 3 pm time marked. Reviewed with manager. Observed 3 food carts with 1 pan of raw shell eggs f other cart with 2 pans of cooked carrots also sitting out and not discarded at 3 pm time frame. Manager had employee to discard all items identified. Restaurant closes at 2:30pm and re opens for dinner after 5pm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-23: Observed 1 large cooked carrots stored in walk in cooler from overnight which is on Time not discarded. Observed 3 pans of raw shell eggs stored in walk in cooler from cart that is on Time not discarded. Stop sale issued Admin Complaint

Apr 22, 2026

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 14Intermediate: 3Basic: 14Total: 31

22-49-4

Detail 24531931

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temp dishwasher in use (Temperature @ 1st run 156, @ 2nd run 163) Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 24531933

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer employee handling soiled dishes and then clean dishes without washing hands Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-17-4

Detail 24531945

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed cook line employee with gloved hand handling raw chicken in container and then with same gloved hand handling clean equipment's and cut bell peppers and then washing same gloved hand while still on hand with cold water for 5 seconds and hand wash sink with no soap. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-12-4

Detail 24531935

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook line employee with gloved hand handling raw chicken in container and then with same gloved hand handling clean equipment's and cut bell peppers and then washing same gloved hand while still on hand with cold water for 5 seconds and hand wash sink with no soap. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

09-01-4

Detail 24531922

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling and preparing raw onions and cut lettuce with bare hands to be stored for later use without gloves and operator had no AOP. Spoke to mana about using gloves Warning

12A-19-4

Detail 24531927

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed cook line employee with gloved hand handling raw chicken in container and then with same gloved hand handling clean equipment's and cut bell peppers and then washing same gloved hand while still on hand with cold water for 5 seconds and hand wash sink with no soap. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-20-4

Detail 24531940

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed cook line employee with gloved hand handling raw chicken in container and then with same gloved hand handling clean equipment's and cut bell peppers and then washing same gloved hand while still on hand with cold water for 5 seconds and hand wash sink with no soap. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-45-4

Detail 24531947

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed high temp dishwasher in use (Temperature @ 1st run 156, @ 2nd run 163) Corrected On-Site Warning

14-86-1

Detail 24531944

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At sushi bar, cut cucumbers stored on top of and covered in direct contact of non-food grade paper towel Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24531936

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over teriyaki sauce in walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over sauce in walk in cooler Raw fish stored over sauces in sushi bar walk in cooler Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-09-4

Detail 24531919

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling raw shrimp in prep area and then touching walk in cooler door handle and then clean equipment without washing hands Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 24531920

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 large bus tub of white rice and 1 large pan of cooked carrots from prep table in kitchen area under Time to be discarded at 3pm was place back in walk in cooler around 230pm by employee. Went back in walk in cooler with both managers on duty at 3:05pm and both food items still there not discarded. Observed 1 pan of raw dynamite sushi roll and 1 pan of cooked fried shrimp at sushi bar sitting on counter that was place on Time during inspection was wrapped up and still left sitting out after 3 pm time marked. Reviewed with manager. Observed 3 food carts with 1 pan of raw shell eggs f other cart with 2 pans of cooked carrots also sitting out and not discarded at 3 pm time frame. Manager had employee to discard all items identified. Restaurant closes at 2:30pm and re opens for dinner after 5pm. Warning

03F-04-5

Detail 24531925

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed 1 large bus tub of white rice and 1 large pan of cooked carrots from prep table in kitchen area under Time to be discarded at 3pm was place back in walk in cooler around 230pm by employee. Went back in walk in cooler with both managers on duty at 3:05pm and both food items still there not discarded. Observed 1 pan of raw dynamite sushi roll and 1 pan of cooked fried shrimp at sushi bar sitting on counter that was place on Time during inspection was wrapped up and still left sitting out after 3 pm time marked. Reviewed with manager. Observed 3 food carts with 1 pan of raw shell eggs f other cart with 2 pans of cooked carrots also sitting out and not discarded at 3 pm time frame. Manager had employee to discard all items identified. Restaurant closes at 2:30pm and re opens for dinner after 5pm. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24531932

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw sushi dynamite roll (98F - Hot Holding); cooked fried shrimp (76F - Hot Holding), both items stored after cooking at sushi bar area sitting out on counter top for approximately 1 hr. Employee stated discarded after 4 hrs but items not on Time paperwork. Added both items on Time paperwork during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 24531934

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed more than 4 food handler employees working and preparing food with no certified food manager present Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 24531943

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At far dining area hand wash sink. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 24531918

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At far dining area hand wash sink. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 24531946

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Under handle reach in cooler in kitchen soiled Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 24531926

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over microwave area near prep table across walk in cooler Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24531917

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple vents and ceiling tiles in kitchen with dust build up Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24531941

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drink cup stored over prep table near food. Employee drink cup stored in upright reach in cooler

40-06-5

Detail 24531937

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag stored on prep table near food prep. Employee removed. Employee hat stored next to microwave on shelf over food prep. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 24531924

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in kitchen preparing food with bracelets on wrist

13-03-4

Detail 24531942

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food in kitchen with no hair restraint. Employee with facial beard in kitchen preparing food with no beard guard. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24531921

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line with torn gasket Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 24531938

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knife stored in 70F standing water at sushi bar area

23-03-4

Detail 24531939

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cook line equipment soiled

08B-39-4

Detail 24531929

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employees cutting lettuce straight out of produce box without first washing lettuce. Observed employee pealing and cutting raw onions straight out of produce bag without first washing

22-16-4

Detail 24531928

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler in kitchen soiled Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 24531930

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked carrots not covered in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24531923

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall slide with food debris in kitchen

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 16

12A-10-4

Detail 24493191

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching hair and clothing and then handling clean equipment and food trays for preparing food without washing hands

08A-05-6

Detail 24493186

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep salmon stored on speed rack over sauces in walk in cooler. Raw prep salmon stored over sauces in sushi bar reach in cooler. Employee properly stored all items Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24493188

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing spatula in hand wash sink Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 24493189

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed more than 4 food handler employees preparing food with no certified manager present. Certified manager arrived during inspection Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24493187

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at employee restroom hand wash sink in kitchen Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 24493182

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to walk in cooler. Employee provided Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 24493196

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees restroom in kitchen with door hinge in disrepair and not self closing

23-24-4

Detail 24493185

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Under handle reach in cooler in kitchen soiled Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 24493192

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over microwave area near prep table across walk in cooler

36-34-5

Detail 24493181

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen with dust build up Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24493194

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag stored on reach in cooler near single service items

13-03-4

Detail 24493184

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Some food handler employees in kitchen and servers preparing food with no hair restraint

14-11-5

Detail 24493183

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line with torn gasket Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24493190

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves with encrusted debris build up

08B-12-5

Detail 24493193

Basic - Stored food not covered. White rice in walk in cooler not covered

21-12-4

Detail 24493195

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth not stored in sanitizer bucket solution at sushi bar area. Employee properly stored Corrected On-Site

Dec 22, 2025

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 21, 2025

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-64-5

Detail 24131710

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in warewashing area and side dining area. Operator stated the carpet is due for cleaning in side dining area. Warning

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 13

09-01-4

Detail 23945644

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handled cut lemons not being heated to minimum 145F with bare hands. Discussed with operator.

35A-02-7

Detail 23945649

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect in prep area.

03A-03-5

Detail 23945645

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. ambient temperature of shelled eggs (50F-54F - Cold Holding) in walk-in-cooler. Operator stated the door was opened a lot this morning while employees stocking and prepping. Operator will minimize the number of times the door gets opened so eggs can chill. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23945647

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on large ice machine across from ware washing area soiled. Also, soda gun and holster in bar area soiled. Employee cleaned soda gun and holster during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23945651

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to walk-in-cooler used to store multiple cleaning pads. Operator removed green cleaning pads from he's to properly store. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23945642

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in ware washing area, none at hand wash sink in dining area near hibachi table, none at hand wash sink in employee restroom. Operator replenished paper towels at all hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23945650

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in employee restroom, and no soap at hand wash sink in dining area near hibachi table. Operator replenished paper towels at both hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23945641

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Inner handles of multiple reach-in cooler doors in prep area and walk-in-cooler soiled.

36-34-5

Detail 23945646

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and multiple vents throughout kitchen and prep area soiled.

24-08-4

Detail 23945643

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in ware washing area unable to properly air dry

14-11-5

Detail 23945639

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on door of large ice machine torn/ in disrepair.

08B-38-4

Detail 23945640

Basic - Food stored on floor. Closed Bins with cut vegetables stored on floor in prep area. Operator had employee move bins to properly store. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23945648

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on both walk-in-coolers soiled. Repeat Violation

Aug 11, 2025

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 10, 2025

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-64-5

Detail 23816951

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in bar area, restrooms, and front dining area. Operator has had plumbers come to problem solve. Drains all draining fine. Warning

Jun 23, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-64-5

Detail 23835906

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed Objectionable odors in bathroom and bar area. Establishment on open warning for Objectionable odors due in August.

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 23754785

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler, raw shell egg, stored over ready to eat butter . Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23754789

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed large container of iceberg lettuce in walk-in cooler at 51F.

22-02-4

Detail 23754788

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder in bar area soiled. Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 23754783

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee food training expired 8-27-2024.

22-20-5

Detail 23754784

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23754792

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without a handle used to dispense foods in reach in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23754786

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on clean prep table . Employee removed and stored properly Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23754782

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing rubber bracelets. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 23754791

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between equipment on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23754790

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed reach in cooler door gasket on cook line soiled.

21-12-4

Detail 23754787

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed bucket of sanitizer water stored on floor at entrance of kitchen. Employee removed and placed another empty bucket under sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

12A-25-4

Detail 23373380

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food service employees put on hat , touched hair , then engaged in food service activity without washing hands. Inspector intervened. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23373377

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzle at bar. cleaned by manager Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23373382

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large tray in wait-station Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23373381

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen.

14-01-5

Detail 23373374

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bag of rice.

23-24-4

Detail 23373376

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Soiled microwave handle. Kitchen Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 23373375

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.

22-16-4

Detail 23373378

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of kitchen cooler. Prep line.

21-12-4

Detail 23373379

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

Jan 23, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 22583893

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat soy sauce in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed eggs to properly store. Corrected On-Site

03A-03-5

Detail 22583894

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. ambient temperature of shelled eggs (62F - Cold Holding) on cart in front of cook line. Operator stated chef placed on cart to be ready for cooking but was set up too soon. Operator placed raw shelled eggs in walk-in-cooler to chill until cart is ready to go to hibachi table and be cooked. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22583896

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two soda guns in bar area soiled. Also, ice chute of large ice machine soiled.

31B-02-4

Detail 22583895

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in employee restroom. Operator replenished paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22583892

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to hibachi tables in dining area. Operator replenished soap. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22583891

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle on bowl used to dispense rice and carrots on cook line and at sushi making station. Operator removed bowls from both foods. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 22583890

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in oven that is not in use. Operator cleaned and discarded dead roach. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

24-08-4

Detail 22583897

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups next to soda dispensing machine at front service area unable to properly air dry

10-17-4

Detail 22583887

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives stored between two reach-in coolers on cook line. Operator removed knives to properly store. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22583889

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on both walk-in-coolers soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 22583888

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelving in walk-in-cooler has accumulation of dust and debris in walk-in-cooler next to cook line.

Oct 4, 2023

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

35A-05-4

Detail 22302417

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed total of 2 live roaches. Observed 1 live roach in bar area. Observed 1 live roach in employee restroom near mop sink. Manager killed both roaches and removed from premises. Admin Complaint

16-40-4

Detail 22302414

Intermediate - No temperature measuring device provided on dishmachine. Observed establishment without temperature measuring device provided on dishmachine.

53B-14-5

Detail 22302419

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed multiple employees Required employee training expired.

22-20-5

Detail 22302416

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of main ice machine soiled at the top near chute with mold-like substance.

23-24-4

Detail 22302418

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handles on coolers located on cook line soiled near grill area.

36-34-5

Detail 22302413

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled. Observed in mop sink area ceiling tile missing above dryer.

35A-03-4

Detail 22302422

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 2 dead roaches. 1 dead roach in ware washing area. 1 dead roach in glassware cooler that is not being used. Admin Complaint

12B-07-4

Detail 22302420

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee can of spam stored in ware washing area next to clean dishes. Manager had employee remove and store properly. Observed employee drink stored on prep table across from grill. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22302421

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on table in sushi preparation area. Manager had employee remove and store properly. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22302412

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee hand sink at entrance of kitchen without employee hand washing sign. Inspector provided hand washing sign for establishment. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 22302415

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at entrance of kitchen. Employee placed wet wiping cloth in sanitizer solution. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table not stored in sanitizing solution. Manager added additional bucket under sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Jul 26, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 26, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

35A-03-4

Detail 22151474

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 9 Dead roaches. Observed 1 dead roach at soda station at entrance of kitchen. Observed 5 dead roaches under equipment on cook line. Observed 3 dead roaches in mop sink area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed total of 5 dead roaches. 1 dead roach under reach in cooler on cook line. 1 dead roach in door way of walk in cooler. 1 dead roach under sushi cooler located in sushi area. 2 dead in dining area under hibachi tables. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Observed 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Observed total of 3 dead roaches. 1 dead roach in ware washing area. 2 dead roaches on cook line. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Observed 2 live roaches. 1 live roach at mop sink. 1 live roach on floor at entrance of kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Observed total of 2 live roaches in kitchen. 1 live roach in hand sink on cook line. 1 live roach on floor across from grill. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed 2 live roaches in ware washing area on dishes. Admin Complaint

Jul 25, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

35A-03-4

Detail 22147280

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 9 Dead roaches. Observed 1 dead roach at soda station at entrance of kitchen. Observed 5 dead roaches under equipment on cook line. Observed 3 dead roaches in mop sink area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed total of 5 dead roaches. 1 dead roach under reach in cooler on cook line. 1 dead roach in door way of walk in cooler. 1 dead roach under sushi cooler located in sushi area. 2 dead in dining area under hibachi tables. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Observed 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Observed total of 3 dead roaches. 1 dead roach in ware washing area. 2 dead roaches on cook line. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Observed 2 live roaches. 1 live roach at mop sink. 1 live roach on floor at entrance of kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Observed total of 2 live roaches in kitchen. 1 live roach in hand sink on cook line. 1 live roach on floor across from grill. Admin Complaint

Jul 24, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

35A-03-4

Detail 22144748

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 9 Dead roaches. Observed 1 dead roach at soda station at entrance of kitchen. Observed 5 dead roaches under equipment on cook line. Observed 3 dead roaches in mop sink area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed total of 5 dead roaches. 1 dead roach under reach in cooler on cook line. 1 dead roach in door way of walk in cooler. 1 dead roach under sushi cooler located in sushi area. 2 dead in dining area under hibachi tables. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Observed 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Observed total of 3 dead roaches. 1 dead roach in ware washing area. 2 dead roaches on cook line. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Observed 2 live roaches. 1 live roach at mop sink. 1 live roach on floor at entrance of kitchen. Admin Complaint

Jul 24, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

35A-03-4

Detail 22142968

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 9 Dead roaches. Observed 1 dead roach at soda station at entrance of kitchen. Observed 5 dead roaches under equipment on cook line. Observed 3 dead roaches in mop sink area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed total of 5 dead roaches. 1 dead roach under reach in cooler on cook line. 1 dead roach in door way of walk in cooler. 1 dead roach under sushi cooler located in sushi area. 2 dead in dining area under hibachi tables. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Observed 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Observed total of 3 dead roaches. 1 dead roach in ware washing area. 2 dead roaches on cook line. Admin Complaint

Jul 21, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-05-4

Detail 22138838

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed Total of 8 live Roaches. 1- live Roach at entrance of walk-in cooler. 1-live Roach at back door. 1 -live Roach in sushi area behind soda machine. 1- live Roach on prep table in the middle of kitchen next to cook rice. 4- live roaches is on floor across from grill area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed 1 live roach under reach in cooler located on cook line. Manager killed and removed from premises. Observed 1 live roach under reach in sushi cooler located on sushi area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Observed 4 live roaches in dish machine sink. Observed 3 live roaches on wall at dish machine. Observed 1 live roach on floor next to grill on cook line. Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 22138837

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 9 Dead roaches. Observed 1 dead roach at soda station at entrance of kitchen. Observed 5 dead roaches under equipment on cook line. Observed 3 dead roaches in mop sink area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed total of 5 dead roaches. 1 dead roach under reach in cooler on cook line. 1 dead roach in door way of walk in cooler. 1 dead roach under sushi cooler located in sushi area. 2 dead in dining area under hibachi tables. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Observed 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. Admin Complaint

Jul 20, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-05-4

Detail 22137086

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed Total of 8 live Roaches. 1- live Roach at entrance of walk-in cooler. 1-live Roach at back door. 1 -live Roach in sushi area behind soda machine. 1- live Roach on prep table in the middle of kitchen next to cook rice. 4- live roaches is on floor across from grill area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed 1 live roach under reach in cooler located on cook line. Manager killed and removed from premises. Observed 1 live roach under reach in sushi cooler located on sushi area. Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 22137085

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 9 Dead roaches. Observed 1 dead roach at soda station at entrance of kitchen. Observed 5 dead roaches under equipment on cook line. Observed 3 dead roaches in mop sink area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed total of 5 dead roaches. 1 dead roach under reach in cooler on cook line. 1 dead roach in door way of walk in cooler. 1 dead roach under sushi cooler located in sushi area. 2 dead in dining area under hibachi tables. Admin Complaint

Jul 19, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 22132820

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen near walk-in cooler. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22132817

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed Total of 8 live Roaches. 1- live Roach at entrance of walk-in cooler. 1-live Roach at back door. 1 -live Roach in sushi area behind soda machine. 1- live Roach on prep table in the middle of kitchen next to cook rice. 4- live roaches is on floor across from grill area. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22132815

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand sink to clean spatulas. Manager spoke to employee regarding hand washing only. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22132821

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling air vents dusty throughout kitchen.

14-09-4

Detail 22132816

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards deeply grooved through out kitchen.

35A-03-4

Detail 22132824

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 9 Dead roaches. Observed 1 dead roach at soda station at entrance of kitchen. Observed 5 dead roaches under equipment on cook line. Observed 3 dead roaches in mop sink area. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22132822

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks stored on clean prep tables throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22132819

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple buckets of sauces stored on floor in walk-in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 22132818

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans in beer cooler dusty. Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 22132823

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping cloths at grill not stored in sanitizer solution. Observed sanitizer bucket at entrance of ware washing area at 0ppm. Employee added chlorine to bucket. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Apr 13, 2023

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 12, 2023

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-05-4

Detail 21931718

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in sushi area. Employee killed and removed from sushi area. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21931719

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in employee bathroom located in back room of kitchen. Manager removed and discarded. Warning

Dec 20, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

12A-05-4

Detail 21650871

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed meat cutter dinking a drink and proceeded to touch foods. Manager spoke to employee and he washed hands properly. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 21650877

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in walk in cooler over ready to eat butter. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-15-5

Detail 21650870

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket with wiping cloths at 200ppm plus (chlorine ppm). Manager removed and added water to sanitizer solution. Retested to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

31A-12-4

Detail 21650873

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed employee filling water pitcher from hand sink located at entrance of kitchen. Manager reviewed with employee only hand washing only. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21650876

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine to be soiled behind splash guard. Repeat Violation

12B-12-5

Detail 21650874

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed small foam cup of water without lid stored on prep table near to go grill area. Observed employee drinking from container without lid. Manager reviewed with employee and discarded foam cup. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21650869

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets in reach in coolers in sushi bar to be soiled. Observed stand alone meat cooler door handles to be soiled. Repeat Violation

29-03-4

Detail 21650872

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed standing water near mop sink located at back door.

21-12-4

Detail 21650875

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths throughout kitchen not stored in sanitizer solution. Manager placed towels in sanitizer buckets. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 13

35A-02-6

Detail 21468176

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in service area near entrance of kitchen.

08A-05-6

Detail 21468182

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs stored over raw shrimp. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21468178

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Salmon, Cream cheese , Krab meat and white fish located in sushi bar area to be 47F to 52F. Employee stated was taken from walk in cooler this morning at 10am and placed in reach in cooler. Manager removed all product from cooler and placed in walk in cooler. Ambient temperature of cooler 47.7F.

22-02-4

Detail 21468179

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area to be soiled. Manager had employee clean holders during inspection. Observed ice scoop holder at drink station in service area near entrance of kitchen to be soiled. Manager removed and washed properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21468171

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing raw shrimp in hand sink located near back door of kitchen. Reviewed with manager that hand sink is only used for hand washing. Observed hand sink located near back door to have a container filled with lemon juice stored in sink. Manager removed and stored properly.

31B-02-4

Detail 21468173

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink located near back door of kitchen. Manager placed paper towels at hand sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21468172

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer stored on chemical rack without a label. Manager placed label on bottle. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21468175

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of main ice machine at the top of unit to be soiled with mold like substance located near entrance of kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 21468181

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on clean flip top cooler located near prep tables in middle of kitchen. Observed employee drink stored on shelf of clean drying rack across from dish machine. Manager removed and stored both drinks properly. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21468177

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket to be torn. Observed stand alone cooler across from prep table in middle of kitchen to be torn.

08B-38-4

Detail 21468170

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers of sauces in walk-in cooler stored on floor. Manager will store containers on racks. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 21468180

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple door gaskets on cook line to be soiled.

21-12-4

Detail 21468174

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on table on cook line across from grill area. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Jan 4, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 20758982

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line is grooved and no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-04: No change Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 20758983

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door by mechanical room has a gap at the base of the door. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-04: No change Time Extended

Oct 27, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

29-37-4

Detail 20619607

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle for produce washing sink hangs below the floor line.

22-02-4

Detail 20619611

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flip door of ice machine in kitchen has an accumulation of mold like substance along edges. Manager cleaned during inspection. Interior of ice bin on main service line has an accumulation of mold like substance in the rear upper corners. Employee cleaned during inspection. Portable slicer and dicer are soiled with food particles. Manager brought to dish area to be cleaned. Soda gun behind bar has an accumulation of mold like substance at the distribution head. Manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20619612

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand wash sink in hibachi area. Manager supplied paper towels upon request. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20619609

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line is grooved and no longer cleanable.

35A-03-4

Detail 20619608

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In rear mechanical room, 8 dead roaches on the floor. Manager swept up carcasses. Corrective Action Taken Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20619604

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee belongings above prep surfaces in multiple locations throughout kitchen. Manager relocated to appropriate storage locations. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 20619610

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door by mechanical room has a gap at the base of the door.

10-20-4

Detail 20619606

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line, tongs hanging from oven door handle. Cook relocated to an acceptable storage location. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 20619605

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In kitchen above meat/seafood cutting station. Stack of single service Togo boxes not stored inverted. Employee flipped over to correct during inspection Corrected On-Site